End of Course Exam Review

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End of Course Exam Review
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Why were colonists outraged by taxes imposed by
the British government?

• Taxation without representation
• They had no say!

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What is the system of checks and balances?

• Each branch of government can check the other
  branches to make sure one does not become too
  powerful

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What is separation of powers?

• Each branch of government has its own powers,
  this way no one branch can become too powerful.

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What are the three branches of government and
their functions?

• Executive President Enforce Laws
• Legislative Congress ( Senate and the House of
  Representatives) Make Laws
• Judicial U.S. Supreme Court Interpret the
  laws to see if they are Constitutional

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Define the term citizen

• A legally recognized member of a country

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Why is attending school considered a civic duty?

• Educated citizens are vital to the success of our
  democracy.

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What can a voter learn about a political
candidate in a debate?

• Their platform, how they feel about the issues.

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What are the three levels of government?

• Local
• State
• National

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What are the Articles of Confederation?

• First government of the United States
• Loose Confederation of States

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What is one thing that both federal government
and state governments are allowed by law to do?

• Collect Taxes

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Who can over- ride the Supreme court?

• The President

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What is an ordinance?

• A regulation that governs a community.

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What are the three main levels of federal courts?

• District court
• Court of Appeals
• U.S. Supreme Court

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According to the Declaration of Independence,
what is the main purpose of government?

• To protect citizens rights to life, liberty, and
  the pursuit of happiness.

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What is a party platform?

• It is a statement that outlines views on issues.

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What is a public opinion poll? What is the main
purpose?

• Analyze citizen support for law

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What is foreign policy?

• Negotiating and communicating with foreign
  countries.

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What is the purpose of the United Nations?

• To promote peaceful coexistence and worldwide
  cooperation

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Who is the head of the British Parliament?

• The head of the government is the Prime Minister.

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What are reserved powers? Delegated?

• Reserved powers are for the state
• Marriage
• Education
• Delegated are for the Federal government

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What may happen following a guilty verdict in a
criminal case?

• The defendant appeals the case to a higher court.

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What might have happened if all the power had
been given to the executive branch?

• Tyranny!
• Abuse of power!

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Which phrase has come to mean that each persons
rights are as important as every other persons
rights?

• All men are created equal

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Why did the Founding Fathers separate the power
to make, enforce, and interpret laws between
different branches of government?

• So no one branch can become more powerful than
  another!

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What pamphlet denounced British rule and fanned
the flames of the American Revolution?

• Thomas Paines Common Sense

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The Preamble of the Constitution lists six goals,
what are they?

• 1. form a more perfect union 2. establish
  justice 3. ensure domestic tranquility 4.
  provide for the common defense 5. promote the
  general welfare 6. secure the blessing of
  liberty for ourselves and our posterity

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What is meant by rule of law?

• Everyone follows the same laws, even government
  officials

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Why is it important for citizens to pay taxes?

• To provide money to pay for governmental services

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How does registering to vote fulfill a
responsibility of citizenship?

• Without registering, you cannot express your
  political views through voting

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What best describes the purpose of the Bill of
Rights? 

• To guarantee freedoms that belong to every
  citizen.

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To what age did the 26th Amendment lower the
voting age?

• 18

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What is the difference between the democratic and
republican parties?

• Democratic
• Liberal
• Donkey
• Blue
• Republican
• Conservative
• Elephant
• Red